Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.
What does Proverbs 20:17 mean?
Wealth gotten by fraud may be sweet, for the carnal mind takes pleasure in the success of wicked devices; but it will be bitter in the reflection.
Key themes
Anxiety and fearWisdomJustice and mercyFear of the Lord
Read with
Keep this verse inside Proverbs 20:17-18 and alongside a few nearby related passages.